Creative techniques – how to?

Do you want to know how to make jewellery? Or how you crochet? What is decoupage? What can you decoupage, and how do you do it? Taking up new creative hobby projects or refreshing your techniques can raise a lot of questions. But don’t worry – we will help you. We have collected some of the most popular, creative techniques and matching ideas on this site. There are many ideas that you are easily guided through the techniques in the creative universe. For instance, you can learn how to paint and draw on various materials, how to decorate fabric, or how to paint in watercolour. So, you can confidently and safely start your creative pursuits – whether you are experienced or an absolute beginner.

Inspiration: 15353How to purl a Stitch through the Back Loop
Learn how to purl through the back loop. Here we are demonstrating the technique on a purl row; i.e. from the back of this knitted swatch consisting of stocking stitch; i.e. basic knit stitches on the front and purl stitches through the back loop on the back.

Inspiration: 15357How to knit Seed Stitch Pattern
Learn how to knit the seed stitch pattern. Knit one stitch, purl one stitch staggered over two rows; i.e. alternate every other row by knitting the purl stitches and purling the knit stitches. Repeat these two rows.

Inspiration: 15081Relief Technique on Porcelain
It's easy to make 3D patterns on porcelain with 'Structure Designer' relief paint and then paint on top with glass paint. The type of paint you see here must be fixed in an oven to make it dishwasher safe.

Inspiration: 15082Dabbing Technique on Porcelain
If the porcelain product doesn't need to be dishwasher safe after decoration, then A-Color Glass is an obvious choice. This paint is ideal for dabbing on with a foam stencil brush and doesn't need fixing in an oven when dry. The decorated surface can be cleaned with a damp cloth.

Inspiration: 15079Branding with a Pyrography Tool
Wooden products take on a rustic look when branded with a pyrography tool on the wooden surface. If you wish to add colour we recommend Plus Color craft paint diluted with water, so that the branded lines are visible.

Scrapbooking is a technique for creative organising of hobbies, memories etc. For this technique – which can be used widely – we use photos, paper, card and small decorative items. It's shown here on a card disc for a mobile.

Aqua Pigment is liquid and can be widely used, i.e. on designs drawn with a pen or a pencil. Here we are demonstrating the various techniques for painting on traditional watercolour paper and on imitation rice paper.

When threading many mini beads onto a beading wire, a bead caddy spinner is a useful, quick tool. Insert a beading wire through a beading needle, spin the bead caddy spinner (turn the lever in the middle). The needle will fill with beads automatically.